Garam Masala Tuesdays: Oats Khichdi
 
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Recipe type: Breakfast
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 2-3
Ingredients
  • ¾ cups oats
  • 1 tbsp oil
  • 1 small onion, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp green chillies, finely chopped
  • ½ tsp mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp kadi pata/curry leaves
  • 1½- 2 cups water (depending on my mood- whether I want it soupy or not, I increase or decrease the quantity of water)
  • ¾ cup finely chopped vegetables (carrots, beans, peas- you can use frozen veggies - I sometimes use corn as well even though Heera never put corn but since its mixed in the frozen vegetables packets I end up putting corn as well)
  • ½ cup fresh spinach, finely chopped (you can also use frozen spinach if you want)
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro/ coriander leaves
  • salt, to taste
Instructions
  1. Heat oil in a medium saucepan. Once hot, add the mustard seeds and let them sizzle. Add the ginger, chillies and curry leaves, and saute lightly for 30 seconds on medium-high flame.
  2. Add the chopped onions, and cook till translucent.
  3. Add the veggies and salt. Let cook for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add the chopped spinach, and saute for 30 seconds. If using frozen spinach, add it when adding veggies.
  5. Add the oats and mix. Add in the water and let cook 3-4 minutes. (Feel free to increase the water if you would like your bowl of masala oats a little more soupy)
  6. Mix in the cilantro and serve hot in bowls and have a nice day!
Recipe by The Novice Housewife at https://novicehousewife.com/2013/04/30/garam-masala-tuesdays-oats-khichdi/